FF14 'Stalker Plugin' PlayerScope Shut Down After Creator Says They Were Sent a Cease & Desist—Though that's Not Quite the End of It

Infamous Final Fantasy 14 plugin that could enable stalking reportedly hit with a cease and desist, with all player data "permanently and irreversibly deleted"

Files have been taken down, but concerned players still worry about the larger issue that remains

Final Fantasy 14's most controversial third-party plugin used for in-game stalking has been shut down

A controversial third-party plugin used by some Final Fantasy 14 players has been permanently shut down following a cease and desist notice.

FF14 'stalker plugin' PlayerScope shut down after creator says they were sent a cease & desist—though that's not quite the end of it

As long as the vulnerability exists, there's a problem.

FFXIV Plugin PlayerScope Gets Nuked: Is Your Data Safe?

If you have played Final Fantasy XIV since Dawntrail's release, you may have heard about PlayerScope, a third-party tool. Recently they got a cease and desist letter! Let's discuss what this means for the plugin's development, distribution of data, and what players should expect moving forward. As a reminder, Square Enix does not encourage any use of third-party tools. You can consult the official Prohibited Activities FAQ for more information.…